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Piggy Bank Amigurumi Pattern

Piggy Bank Amigurumi Pattern
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8-10 Hours Time Needed
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Intermediate Level

Ideal for those with basic crochet experience, featuring slightly more advanced stitches and techniques to expand your skills.

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All-Day Adventure

Requires 8-10 hours, ideal for a full day of immersive crocheting.

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Cute Companion

An adorable friend to cherish, handcrafted with love to bring comfort and joy for years to come.

About This Piggy Bank Amigurumi Pattern

This pattern creates a sweet piggy bank amigurumi with a removable cover and inner capacity for coins. It uses fine 4-ply yarn and small hook work to achieve a neat, compact finish. The design includes legs, ears, snout, cheeks and sewn spots for a playful look.

Piggy Bank Amigurumi Pattern crochet pattern - detailed view of completed project

Detailed photos and clear round-by-round instructions make assembly straightforward. Perfect as a hand-made gift, home decor item, or a beginner-intermediate amigurumi practice.

Why You'll Love This Piggy Bank Amigurumi Pattern

I absolutely love this pattern because it combines function with adorable character — a piggy that actually holds coins feels like a little treasure. I enjoy the compact shaping and the challenge of crocheting a removable cover that fits neatly. The finishing touches like sewn spots and embroidered eyelids let me add personality to each piece. Making this pattern always leaves me proud of a cute, practical handmade gift.

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Switch Things Up

I love how easy it is to customize this piggy bank by changing yarn colors; try mint or pastel palettes for a nursery-friendly version.

You can make a mini keychain-sized pig by using thinner yarn and a smaller hook, or make a chunky cuddly version with bulky yarn and a larger hook.

I often add embroidered accessories like a tiny bow or a crocheted hat to personalize each pig for the recipient.

If you want a removable lid that blends seamlessly, make the cover slightly tighter or add more Velcro strips for extra hold.

I sometimes replace safety eyes with embroidered eyes for a fully child-safe toy suitable for babies.

For a sturdier base, insert a small plastic disc or felt between the hoove insoles and the stuffing for extra stability.

I like to play with spot placement and sizes — larger spots give a more whimsical look while tiny spots feel delicate and detailed.

Try using metallic or variegated yarn for a fun textured spot or cheek detail that catches the light.

If you prefer a sewn-in capacity instead of a removable one, crochet the capacity as part of the body and skip the Velcro step for a permanent coin holder.

For gifting, use a contrasting color thread for the snout or cheeks so each pig feels like a unique, handmade keepsake.

Common Mistakes & How to Fix Them

✗ Skipping stitch markers during increasing rounds makes counting difficult; place a marker at the start of every round to stay aligned with increases and decreases. ✗ Not stuffing gradually results in lumps and uneven shaping; stuff small amounts at a time and shape as you go for smooth curves. ✗ Forgetting to secure yarn tails before cutting can cause unraveling; weave in ends securely and fix tails before final assembly. ✗ Cutting the slot threads too early will leave a messy opening; cut and secure threads carefully and finish edges before attaching the cover. ✗ Using a large hook with thin yarn causes loose stitches and gaps for stuffing to show; keep consistent tension and use the recommended small hook for neat fabric.

Piggy Bank Amigurumi Pattern

Make a charming handmade piggy bank that doubles as a cute amigurumi and a functional coin holder. You will crochet and assemble a soft pig with a removable cover, inner capacity, sewn-on spots and facial details. The pattern includes full round-by-round instructions, materials, and helpful assembly photos to guide you every step of the way.

Intermediate 8-10 Hours

Materials Needed for Piggy Bank Amigurumi Pattern

— Main Fabric

  • 01
    Fine 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) - N01 White (small amount for eye whites)
  • 02
    Fine 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) - N59 Bright Pink (cheeks, spots) - approx 10-15g
  • 03
    Fine 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) - N68 Gray (hooves, capacity, spots) - approx 15-20g
  • 04
    Fine 4-ply yarn Yarn Art Jeans (50g/160m) - N74 Light Pink (main body) - approx 100-150g

— Tools Required

  • 01
    Crochet hook size 1.5 mm
  • 02
    Safety eyes 12 mm (2 pieces)
  • 03
    Velcro (narrow strips)
  • 04
    Super glue
  • 05
    Scissors
  • 06
    Sewing pins
  • 07
    Polyester stuffing (fiberfill)
  • 08
    Needle for sewing pieces
  • 09
    Plastic sheet for insole (from stationery folder)
  • 10
    Stitch marker

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— Head :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

(3sc, inc) *6 (30)

Round 6 :

(4sc, inc) *6 (36)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc) *6 (42)

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) *6 (48)

Round 9 :

(7sc, inc) *6 (54)

Round 10 :

(8sc, inc) *6 (60)

Round 11 :

(9sc, inc) *6 (66)

Round 12 :

(10sc, inc) *6 (72)

Round 13-22 :

72sc (10 rounds) (72)

— Body :

Round 23 :

(10sc, dec) *6 (66)

Round 24 :

66sc (66)

Round 25 :

(10sc, inc) *6 (72)

Round 26 :

(11sc, inc) *6 (78)

Round 27 :

(12sc, inc) *6 (84)

Round 28 :

84sc (84)

Round 29 :

Next, skip stitches for hole for the capacity. Before skipping, make ch1 and push the part inside the loop (to get a knot). Fix all yarn tails at the end. 15sc, skip 10sc, 59sc (74)

Round 30-32 :

15sc, skip 10sc, 59sc (3 rounds) (74)

Round 33 :

13sc, inc, sc, skip 10sc, 2sc, inc, (13sc, inc) *4 (80)

Round 34-41 :

16sc, skip 10sc, 64sc (8 rounds) (80)

Round 42 :

16sc, ch10, 64sc (90)

Round 43 :

16sc, 10sc on the chain, 64sc (90)

Round 44 :

90sc (90)

Round 45 :

(13sc, dec) *6 (84)

Round 46 :

(12sc, dec) *6 (78)

Round 47 :

(11sc, dec) *6 (72)

Round 48 :

(10sc, dec) *6 (66)

Round 49 :

(9sc, dec) *6 (60)

Round 50 :

(8sc, dec) *6 (54)

Round 51 :

(7sc, dec) *6 (48)

Round 52 :

(6sc, dec) *6 (42)

Round 53 :

(5sc, dec) *6 (36)

Round 54 :

(4sc, dec) *6 (30)

Round 55 :

(3sc, dec) *6 (24)

Round 56 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 57 :

(1sc, dec) *6 (12)

Round 58 :

6dec

Info :

Fasten off, cut the yarn, weave in the ends.

Info :

Cut the threads on the hole for the capacity and fix them. Insert the eyes between rounds 11-12 at a distance of 18-20 sc.

— Capacity :

Round 1 :

ch11. Start in the second chain from the hook: inc, 8sc, 3sc in the last chain, 9sc (22)

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

2inc, 8sc, 3inc, 8sc, inc (28)

Round 3 :

2inc, 11sc, 3inc, 11sc, inc (34)

Round 4 :

2inc, 14sc, 3inc, 14sc, inc (40)

Round 5 :

(4inc, 16sc) *2 (48)

Round 6-25 :

48sc (20 rounds) (48)

Info :

Cut the yarn. Turn the part face inwards.

Info :

Stuff the piggy with fiberfill: stuff the head tightly, insert the capacity into the body, pushing the fiberfill apart on the sides.

Info :

Sew the capacity into the hole with a light pink thread.

— Cover (make 2) :

Round 1 :

ch15. Start in the second chain from the hook: 14sc, turn (14)

Round 2-4 :

ch1, 14sc, turn (3 rows) (14)

Round 5 :

make a slot: ch1, 2sc, cut the yarn and fasten off, skip 10 stitches, attach the light pink yarn, 2sc, turn.

Round 6 :

ch1, 2sc, ch10, 2sc, turn (14)

Round 7 :

ch1, 2sc, 10sc on the chain, 2sc, turn (14)

Round 8-10 :

ch1, 14sc, turn (3 rows) (14)

Info :

Continue crocheting from one Light pink piece.

— Connect the parts :

Round 1 :

inc in the corner, 12sc, inc in the corner, 10sc, inc in the corner, 12sc, inc in the corner, 10sc, sl st (52)

Round 2 :

ch1, inc the corner, 13sc, inc in the corner, 11sc, inc in the corner, 13sc, inc in the corner, 11sc, sl st (56)

Round 3 :

ch1, 56sc, sl st. Cut the yarn.

Info :

Connect the parts together along the hole: sew the parts together with a light pink thread.

— Hooves - Legs (make 4) :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

BLO 18sc (18)

Round 5 :

18sc (18)

Round 6 :

Change color to Light Pink. BLO 18sc (18)

Round 7 :

(5sc, inc) *3 (21)

Round 8 :

(6sc, inc) *3 (24)

Round 9 :

24sc (24)

Info :

Cut out an oval insole from plastic and put inside. Stuff with fiberfill. Leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Place the legs on the bottom of the body, fix them with pins. Make sure that the pig is standing. Sew the legs to the body.

Info :

Tighten the cheeks following the pictures below.

— Eyes & Embroidery :

Info :

Embroider the whites of the eyes with white thread.

— Snout :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

6inc (12)

Round 3 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 4 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 5 :

BLO 24sc (24)

Round 6 :

(2sc, dec) *6 (18)

Round 7 :

18sc (18)

Info :

Leave a long tail for sewing. Do not stuff.

Info :

Fix the snout with pins to the head. Sew the snout.

Info :

Embroider the eyelids with a gray thread.

Info :

Embroider the nostrils with a gray thread.

— Ears (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Info :

Place row marker here.

Round 2 :

(1sc, inc) *3 (9)

Round 3 :

(2sc, inc) *3 (12)

Round 4 :

(1sc, inc) *6 (18)

Round 5 :

(2sc, inc) *6 (24)

Round 6-8 :

24sc (3 rounds) (24)

Info :

Do not stuff, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Mark the location of the ears with pins. Sew the ears to the head.

— Tail :

Round 1 :

Ch11. Start in the second chain from the hook: 10sl st, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Sew the tail to the body.

— Cheeks (make 2) :

Round 1 :

6sc in a MR (6)

Round 2 :

6inc, sl st, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Mark the location of the cheeks with pins. Sew the cheeks to the head.

— Spots (make 6) :

Info :

Crochet 2 pieces in Bright Pink color and 4 pieces in Gray color. 6sc in a MR, sl st, leave a long tail for sewing.

Info :

Cut off 4 narrow strips of Velcro. Glue the hard part of the Velcro around the opening on the body; glue the soft part of the Velcro to the cover. Dry the glue well. Attach the cover to the body.

Info :

Fix the spots evenly over the body with pins. Sew the spots to the body.

Assembly Instructions

  • Insert the capacity (gray inner piece) into the hole in the body and sew it into place with light pink thread, securing the opening edges.
  • Attach and sew the head to the body opening, aligning rounds and securing with whipstitch if needed.
  • Position the legs (hooves) on the bottom of the body, fix with pins to ensure balance and sew each leg securely through the base.
  • Fix the snout, ears and cheeks with pins to the head for symmetry, then sew each piece in place using long tails for neat attachment.
  • Glue Velcro strips: attach hard Velcro around the body opening and soft Velcro to the cover, allow glue to dry and then attach the cover to the body.

Important Notes

  • 💡Use a 1.5 mm hook and keep a tight tension to avoid gaps where stuffing could show.
  • 💡Place safety eyes between rounds 11-12 and check spacing of 18-20 single crochet to match photos.
  • 💡Stuff the head firmly and push fiberfill aside when inserting the capacity to maintain round shape.
  • 💡Leave long tails for sewing on small parts so you can position and secure them without reattaching yarn later.

This Piggy Bank amigurumi is a fun blend of craft and practicality, perfect for gifting or decorating a nursery. The removable cover and inner capacity make it useful, while sewn spots and embroidered details add lots of personality. Make one in your favorite colors and share handmade joy with someone special. 🧶🐷

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FAQs

What size will the finished piece be?

The piggy bank measures approximately 10-12 cm in height and 12-14 cm in length using the recommended yarn and hook size.

Can I use different yarn weights for this pattern?

Yes, you can substitute yarn weights but the final size will change — use a hook appropriate for your yarn and expect a larger or smaller pig accordingly.

Do I need prior crochet experience for this pattern?

This pattern is rated intermediate and assumes you know single crochet, increases, decreases, working in rounds, and basic assembly techniques.

How long does this project typically take to complete?

Most crocheters complete this project in 8-10 hours, though time may vary based on experience level and how much finishing and embroidery you add.